Gaza, MINA – The malnutrition crisis in the Gaza Strip is rapidly worsening amid severe food shortages. Since March, the Israeli occupation has closed all border crossings, blocking the entry of humanitarian aid, medical supplies, and food shipments.
Local authorities and human rights organizations have described the situation as an unprecedented humanitarian collapse, according to a report received by MINA from contributor Mohammad Rabah on Thursday.
The Gaza Ministry of Health reported that 404 people have died from malnutrition, including 141 children. August marked the deadliest month so far, with 185 deaths attributed to starvation.
Health data shows that 43,000 children under the age of five are malnourished, while more than 55,000 pregnant women suffer from nutritional deficiencies. Medical assessments indicate that 67 percent of pregnant women in Gaza are affected by malnutrition and anemia.
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On August 22, 2025, the United Nations—through the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC)—formally declared Gaza to be in a state of famine, defined as a prolonged, widespread food emergency across large geographic areas. Yet both local and international agencies report no significant improvement since the declaration, with thousands still trapped in acute starvation.
The crisis has further escalated as Israel launched the initial phase of its military operation to invade and occupy Gaza City. The offensive has severely disrupted access to farmland, blocked humanitarian aid distribution, and hampered emergency response efforts, compounding the threat of a large-scale humanitarian catastrophe.[]
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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